Common Contracts

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June 9th, 2021

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  June 9th, 2021

This proposal responds to HIP-2021 call for both Earthquake Preparedness in Western Nepal and Urban Preparedness, recognising their interconnectedness and geography (Annex 1.4- Thematic Interdependence). The Action targets provincial and local governments from Sudur Paschim, Karnali and Lumbini provinces with major focus on earthquake preparedness and core urban areas of 3 at-risk cities-namely Dhangadi, Amargadi and Jay Prithvi from Sudur Paschim and Nepalgunj from Lumbini being focus of both earthquake and urban preparedness, while focus at Jay Prithvi will be exclusively on earthquake (and fire) preparedness. The Action aims to: enhance municipal preparedness for urban and earthquake risks; and at provincial levels on impending earthquake risks benefiting entire provincial populations through improved preparedness for effective disaster response. Action will strengthen understanding of risk, preparedness measures and improved coordination among state and non-state stakeholders, clus